Nursing Care Index

Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · CCN 395535 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Nationwide Healthcare Services (7 facilities, chain average 2.6 stars)

CMS rates Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 87 certified beds, 83 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; no fines on record.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay3 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.64046 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.60258 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.37101 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover51.4% (registered nurses 52.4%)
Administrators who left2

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-05-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-29 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-29 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-11-06
complaint survey
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-11-20
2025-11-06
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-11-20
2025-09-23
complaint survey
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-10
2025-07-08
complaint survey
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-06
2025-06-05 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-06-05 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-15
2025-03-13
complaint survey
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0691
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-27
2024-12-03
complaint survey
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-18
2024-09-12 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-09-12 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-19
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-17
2023-08-04
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-25
2023-08-04
complaint survey
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-25

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Nationwide Healthcare Services
Organization
operational/managerial control2015-10-08
Braun, Sheldon
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest5%2015-10-08
Gelley, Meir
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest90%2015-10-08
Gelley, Leah
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest5%2015-10-08
Braun, Sheldon
Individual
operational/managerial control2015-10-08

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Philadelphia County.